Science Review: What is Energy, and how is it measured? Flashcards
This deck covers the causes, meaning and definition of Energy, and the different sub-categories.
What is Energy?
The ability to do work
What Unit is Energy measured in?
Joule’s (J), Kilo Watt (KWH), Calorie (KCAL)
What is Potential Energy?
Potential Energy is energy due to its position.
(Ex. Bᴀʟʟ Hᴇʟᴅ ɪɴ Tʜᴇ Aɪʀ)
What is Kinetic Energy?
Kinetic Energy is energy due to its movement or momentum
(Ex. Bᴀʟʟ Sᴘᴇᴇᴅɪɴɢ Dᴏᴡɴ ᴀ Hɪʟʟ)
Find A Energy Transformation in The Classroom :)
Ex. Mᴇᴄʜᴀɴɪᴄᴀʟ-> Kɪɴᴇᴛɪᴄ
What is the “Law of Conservation of Energy?”
It stats that without Newton’s Smart 1st Law a car would go forever but with friction, it would not :)
Electricity is ___________ Energy.
Oh I Know It! Its Electrical : V
Coal is ___________ Energy.
Yippeee! I got it :) Chemical/Potential
A Beaker of Hydrochloric acid Acid is ___________ Energy.
CHEMICAL ENERGYYYYYYY <’v’>
What is Mechanical Energy?
The combined PE&KE in an object or thing :>